US Bridges

L-512 over NS RR

Good

Pickens County, South Carolina · 2.3MI NE Clemson · Structure no. 000000000001757

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
217 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,600
2023 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

L-512 over NS RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying L-512 over NS RR in Pickens County, South Carolina. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,888 by 2043. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesL-512
CrossesNS RR
Location2.3MI NE Clemson
RouteCounty Highway 512
Coordinates34.70173, -82.80742
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span217 ft (66.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2023)
Projected traffic5,888 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was L-512 over NS RR built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is L-512 over NS RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does L-512 over NS RR carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is L-512 over NS RR?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 217 ft (66.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns L-512 over NS RR?

It is owned by the Railroad.